Nurturing Parenting A Nurturing Parenting class takes place on Wednesdays, beginning January 9, for 15 weeks in Rifle. The workshops run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and teach families about the practices and philosophy of nurturing parenting.Nurturing Parenting class-|

Six-year extension for CHP+Congress has approved a six-year funding extension for Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The program covers more than 75,000 children in Colorado. Program members will receive notification once the bill becomes law.CHP+-|

Child welfare reviewThe Garfield County Department of Human Services volunteered for a federal review of its child welfare practices. Of 17 cases reviewed in Garfield County, nine received a 100 percent strength rating on every criteria level.review-|

Heating assistanceLEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. The LEAP season runs from November 1 to April 30. LEAP assistance-|

DHS honored by stateDepartment of Human Services employees were honored in April with C-Stat awards for their outstanding work in helping local families gain access to needed resources, including food and cash assistance.

Health First ColoradoThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) announced that beginning June 27, 2016, the Colorado Medicaid program will become Health First Colorado. The new name reflects the significant improvements that have been made to modernize Colorado's Medicaid program to better engage members and improve the quality and coordination of care. Health First Colorado-|

Natural gas vans for seniorsTwo new compressed natural gas vans have been added to the Garfield County Senior Program Traveler system. The 14-passenger vehicles provide service to senior citizens and disabled travelers in the county.press release-|

Employment First programGarfield County will introduce an Employment First program to promote self-sufficiency and independence through the development of skills, work experience and job search support activities. It will provide assistance while ensuring accountability for benefits. Garfield County Employment First-|

Child abuse and neglect hotlineThe Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) now has one statewide number for reporting child abuse and neglect. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, the statewide toll-free number to use is 1-844-CO-4-KIDS. hotline info-|

Health assistanceConnect for Health Colorado offers individuals, families and small employers an online marketplace for health insurance and exclusive access to up-front financial assistance, based on income, to reduce costs. Visit the website for more information. information-|

Frasier the Facility DogA new professional therapist at the River Bridge Regional Center is offering support to children who have suffered sexual abuse, attending forensic interviews, medical exams and court. His name is Frasier, and he is a Facility Dog.facility dog -|

Our missionGarfield County Department of Human Services staff is committed to developing and providing collaborative services to assist and promote the safety, well being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families.

Our visionTo increase the quality of life in the community by taking a proactive and innovative leadership role. Our work embodies the professional values and best practices of the human services field.